The UK Postcode Database

DE55 6BW

a postcode in Derbyshire

Introduced in August 1992
DE55 6BW Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with DE55 6BW

Fernwood Close - 39 properties, USRN 27700522

Common Lane - 1 property, USRN 27700337

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1279 / 53°7'40"N

Longitude: -1.4088 / 1°24'31"W

UTM Reference: 30U 606465 5887685

OS Easting: 439655

OS Northing: 359135

OS Grid: SK396591

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR 6BF.YDB

Mapcode Global: WHDFW.BMCX

Open Location Code: 9C5W4HHR+5F

Maidenhead Locator System: IO93hd00

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: E1

  • rural village
  • a rural village surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 2b1

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Rural Amenity
  • Ageing Rural Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 22061 / 32844

  • 7th decile
  • somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for DE55 6BW on Thursday 9 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:42
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:01
Sunrise 04:50
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:10
Sunset 21:30
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:20
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:39
Hours of daylight today04:20 to 22:00
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:00 to 04:21
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Sets 15:32
Moon Rises 23:43

For a full sun and moon calendar for DE55 6BW, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in DE55 6BW

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
8 January 2024 30 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £75,000
16 December 2022 31 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £275,000
25 March 2020 2 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £225,000
18 December 2018 20 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £162,000
3 August 2018 25 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £111,950
17 July 2018 23 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £119,000
30 March 2016 8 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £133,000
23 March 2016 38 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £101,500
17 March 2016 29 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £94,000
30 October 2015 6 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £145,000
10 October 2014 24 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £122,000
27 September 2013 32 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £71,000
17 June 2013 21 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £225,000
10 May 2013 25 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £94,000
12 August 2011 2 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £118,000
6 May 2011 17 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £165,000
17 December 2010 31 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £158,000
24 June 2010 33 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £112,000
16 December 2009 27 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £79,500
28 August 2009 40 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £100,000
6 July 2009 34 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £98,500
24 April 2009 25 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £87,000
11 April 2008 40 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £112,000
9 November 2007 38 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £105,000
2 November 2007 31 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £155,000
25 September 2006 29 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £95,000
20 September 2006 11 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £185,000
20 December 2005 36 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £74,000
24 March 2005 34 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £78,000
5 November 2004 5 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £140,000
4 December 2003 34 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £78,000
10 June 2003 15 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £155,000
10 June 2003 21 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £115,000
7 February 2003 24 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £77,000
31 August 2001 25 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £38,500
9 March 2001 8 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £45,000
26 January 2001 34 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £40,000
5 April 2000 11 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £73,000
7 January 2000 30 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £37,500
17 September 1999 16 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £59,500
17 September 1999 15 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £69,000
31 July 1998 26 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £35,000
31 July 1998 27 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £36,250
27 March 1997 25 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £28,000
31 January 1997 38 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £24,750
18 November 1996 40 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £33,000
30 September 1996 11 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Detached Freehold £71,000
23 August 1996 6 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Semi-detached Freehold £45,000
22 June 1995 38 Fernwood Close, Shirland, Alfreton DE55 6BW Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £25,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for DE55 6BW

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Bolsover

MP

Natalie Fleet Labour

North East Derbyshire District Council
District council ward

Shirland

Councillors

Charlotte Cupit Conservative

Heather Liggett Independent

Michael Roe Independent

DE55 6BW also falls within the Civil Parish of Shirland and Higham, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for DE55 6BW

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00100299 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01019820 North East Derbyshire 013E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02004117 North East Derbyshire 013 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04002877 Shirland and Higham Civil Parishes Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E05012059 Shirland Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 2 May 2019 DLUHC
E07000038 North East Derbyshire Non-metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E10000007 Derbyshire Counties Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000004 East Midlands Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001109 Bolsover Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000018 Derbyshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000190 Chesterfield Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33016161 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000045 D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 31 December 2022 BEIS
E38000261 NHS Derby and Derbyshire ICB - 15M Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000011 Midlands NHS England Regions Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E54000058 NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000031 East Midlands Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2023 NHS England
E58001908 Shirland & Wingerworth South ED County Electoral Divisions Electoral 1 May 2025 DLUHC
E63008856 Shirland and Stonebroom Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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